Your children are the most important thing in the world to you, so it goes without saying that you’ll want to help them navigate their way through childhood without developing low self-esteem and to ensure that they don’t experience bullying in any capacity. Read More
Children Were Asked “What Makes You Two Different From Each Other?” And We Love Their Responses
One of the most adorable responses, aside from all the “ummm”s and pauses, was, “I have smaller toes than Artie.” Read More
Former Victim of Bullying Natalie Hampton Creates App So No Kid Ever Has to Eat Lunch Alone at School
The way it works is that kids can download the app on their smartphones and find a Sit With Us club at their school. The app allows willing students to sign up as ambassadors, which means they can volunteer to keep an open seat at their table for users to find them and sit down for lunch– and hopefully find new friends. Read More
Women, Why Do We Cut Each Other Down?
I would bet that there aren’t many of us who haven’t suffered at the hands of other women. Whether it be in the workplace, within your family unit, or in the preschool carpool line, I know that few are exempt from this behavior. I have vivid memories of bullying and intentional hurt that I still carry with me, even from nearly two decades ago. My guess is that this isn’t uncommon. Read More
Is Your Child a Bully? How to Identify and Resolve Bullying
Are these tendencies of your very stereotypical teenager or are they signs that your very own child may be bullying others? Read More
6 Rules of Digital Citizenship for Kids
Our kids are digital natives. They are exposed to and use digital devices from a very early age. In those early years, we work very hard to ensure that our children are in a “closed” environment – protected from the wily ways of the worldwide web. Read More
Being Different Is Normal: Let’s Change the Way We React to Autism
This post is part of our ongoing series of April Autism Awareness Month posts. View other posts on our blog about autism here. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this article to learn about two great scholarship opportunities relating to special needs children. Evelyn Baker Blogger I came bursting through my front door after school, eyes flooded with tears. My Disney princess backpack slowly dragging on the floor … Read More
5 Ways Social Media Owns Our Kids
I can still hear my mom’s voice from the other room, yelling that I only had five more minutes to be online… Read More
The Struggles My Autistic Sister Faced from Bullying
Growing up as the oldest of three children, I assumed the responsibility of the supporter and role model. My siblings and I were all very close in age, so my brother and sister were able to learn from my mistakes and capitalize on fun activities they watched me do. I loved my mentorship role and still find myself holding on to it each day. However… Read More
Bully Awareness & Cyber Security – What You Need to Know
October is the month of witches, ghouls and goblins, and all things scary. School is clearly underway by now, bringing our daily routines back on track. October is also the month to take a step back and examine some of our behaviors- both online and off.
Cyber Security Month and Bully Awareness Month are both observed in October, and while they both go hand in hand, we’d like to reflect on ways we can all be better citizens both IRL and digitally. Read More